Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0347340

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP0347340

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Excitatory neuropeptides from nematode parasites of sheep. Internal parasites cause major disease and economic loss in Australian agricultural industries. Control, usually achieved with drugs, is now compromised by drug resistance and new remedies are required. Results of recent DNA sequencing projects have allowed us to predict the presence of neuropeptides in the worms of sheep. The aim of this project is to elucidate the steps in the action of these peptides, in particular, those that cause muscle contraction. By understanding the action of these peptides we hope to identify targets against which new drugs for parasite control can be developed.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 25-08-2003

End Date: 30-10-2006

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $84,099.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Veterinary Sciences | Parasitology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Sheep—meat | Sheep—wool |

Other Keywords

Parasitology | Sheep—meat | Sheep—wool | Veterinary Sciences

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